The second day of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jeddah saw some thrilling matches and standout performances, with Arthur Fils leading the charge. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:
After a tough five-set loss to Joao Fonseca on Day 1, Arthur Fils bounced back with a dominant performance against Jakub Mensik. Fils won in straight sets, 4-2, 4-3 (4), 4-2, showcasing his resilience and determination. This victory was crucial for Fils, who needed to avoid falling to 0-2 in the round-robin stage. His strong play, especially in the deciding points, was a highlight of the day.
Joao Fonseca continued his impressive form, defeating Learner Tien in straight sets, 4-0, 4-0, 1-4, 4-2. The Brazilian’s flawless performance secured his spot in the semifinals, making him the first player to advance from the Blue Group. Fonseca’s powerful and consistent play has been a standout feature of the tournament so far.
Alex Michelsen vs. Luca van Assche: Michelsen won in a close match, 1-4, 4-2, 3-3, 2-2.
Nishesh Basavareddy vs. Juncheng Shang: Basavareddy triumphed with a score of 3-4, 4-2, 4-2, 4-1.
The tournament continues with more exciting matches as the players battle for a spot in the semifinals. Arthur Fils will face Learner Tien in his final group match, with both players needing a win to advance.
The Next Gen ATP Finals are a fantastic showcase of the future stars of tennis, and Day 2 was no exception. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches and outstanding performances as the tournament progresses.
Arthur Fils in 2024
Now ranked no.20 (career-high), Fils played his last match on the 19th of December when he beat world no.48 Jakub Mensik 4-2 4-3(4) 4-2 in the round robin in the Next Gen ATP Finals (draw).
Presently, during this year Fils has achieved a 42-27 win-loss record. Fils has won 3 titles in 2024 in the Bordeaux Challenger, Hamburg and Tokyo.
